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The year 1403 (March 2024 – March 2025) was pivotal for Iran’s foreign policy, beginning with the tragic deaths of President Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. Their loss prompted significant diplomatic changes and a crucial presidential election, focusing on whether to continue Raeisi’s “Look East” strategy and support for the Resistance Front. Despite international condolences, particularly from allies, Iran remained resolute in its resistance-driven policies. The new administration emphasized active regional diplomacy, strengthened ties with Eastern nations, and renewed economic cooperation, all while facing economic sanctions and geopolitical challenges.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his heartfelt wishes for Pope Francis’s speedy recovery as the Pope deals with health issues, specifically pneumonia in both lungs. In a message shared on his X account, Pezeshkian conveyed his prayers for the Pope, who is currently hospitalized for treatment. The Vatican reported that the Pope’s clinical condition remains complex, prompting further therapy. At 88 years old, Pope Francis’s health has raised global concern, leading to an outpouring of prayers and well-wishes from around the world as updates on his condition are awaited.
The Philippines thanked Iran for its crucial role in securing the release of the crew from the British-owned ship Galaxy Leader, which included 17 Filipino nationals. The vessel was seized by Yemeni forces on November 19, 2023, in solidarity with Gaza. Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo acknowledged Iran’s efforts in a letter to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries. The release was ordered by Yemeni leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi and aimed to support a ceasefire in Gaza, showcasing the importance of diplomacy in maritime issues among Iran, the Philippines, Yemen, and Hamas.